The Cities That Are Fighting Back Against State Intervention
From Cleveland to Birmingham, urban areas are finding ways to maintain local authority over everything from plastic-bag fees to minimum wage laws.
Earnings Are Rising, Along With the Damned Rent
New Census findings show an increase in incomes and a decrease in poverty, but the gains are centered in cities—where rents are rising.
Why a Seattle Suburb Legally Defined What a 'Family' Is
A new zoning code in Bellevue will allow "single-housekeeping units" in single-family homes, but no student boarders.
Why Cities Should Pay People To Eat Their Veggies
Federal and state governments are matching some food-stamps purchases at farmers markets dollar for dollar. When cities take advantage, it pays.
Will a U.S. City Ever Host Another Olympics?
The group planning Boston's bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games now wants to put the idea to a vote. But residents still don't want the mega-event.
The Department of Justice Is Asking Ferguson To Do the Impossible
Ferguson needs to drastically revise its court system. But how is a city supported by predatory court fees supposed to fund reform?
Oregon Homebrewers Get Set to Experiment With 'Sewerage Brewerage'
Portland's water department will get to show off just how good its super-pure recycled wastewater is.
In Portland, Maine, Snow Piles Reach FAA Height Limits
When you get 80 inches of snow, it has to go somewhere.
Why D.C. Better Hope It Wins the U.S. Olympic Bid
The city is already sticking itself with the worst downsides of hosting the games. At least this way, it would be forced to make crucial improvements.
No More Winter 'Dibs' on Parking Spots
In Boston's South End, a debate over post-snow parking rights shows that no one should "own" any part of public streets.
Is Memphis Making (Another) Massive Mistake With Its Pyramid?
A giant Bass Pro Shops outlet is set to move into the infamous landmark. But the city could be on the hook for millions if the deal falls apart.
Marion Barry, D.C.'s 'Mayor for Life,' Dies at Age 78
Barry's rise, his downfall and his return creates a complicated legacy.
A What's-Next Moment for San Francisco's Housing Crisis
As in, what happens if there is no near-term solution to San Francisco's housing crisis?
D.C. Breaks Ground on Housing for Homeless Vets
The Housing First approach to breaking the cycle of homelessness starts with a stable living space. A new D.C. apartment complex integrates the next step into its design, putting services for homeless veterans onsite.
Oakland Can Now Order Landlords to Evict Sex Workers
A revised city ordinance claims to protect tenants from "nuisance" and crime. But it opens a suspiciously short and strategic path to evicting sex workers with little evidence, notice, or recourse.
How a Houston Housing Project Earned a MacArthur Grant
Through Project Row Houses, artist Rick Lowe nurtures artists and residents alike with a project that pushes contemporary practice and engages the community.
Can Cities Ease Homelessness With Storage Units?
Providing storage solutions for the homeless helps bring stability and dignity to their lives.
Should St. Louis City and St. Louis County Consolidate?
Many of the problems plaguing Ferguson and other St. Louis suburbs stem from the 'Great Divorce.'
At This Point, Ferguson Is a City Under Siege
What's being described as a "riot" is looking a lot more like an occupation.
Paramilitary Police Are Changing Law Enforcement in the Suburbs
SWAT teams, riot gear, armored vehicles, and other super-sized police equipment and tactics are spreading into smaller spaces and conflicts.
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